Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Fang Zheng, with a sullen face, followed behind Emperor Jing.

Today, he was completely screwed. He shouldn't have brought his father-in-law to watch this kind of play, or if he did, it should have been without any outsiders.

And why wasn't this play in the midnight slot?

Looking at the expressions of Li Gong and the others, he was bound to get another scolding, but so be it, he was used to it...

When the group exited the theater.

The area outside had already been cleared by the Embroidered Uniform Guard and local constables, and the people on the street had been mostly dispersed.

Seeing that there were no outsiders, Yang Ying took the lead in attacking, pointing his finger at Fang Zheng's nose and angrily scolding: "Fang Zheng! How dare you bring His Majesty to watch such a play? Openly indulging in lust, corrupting people's minds, what are your intentions!"

Fang Zheng blinked, looking around, unable to find any helpers.

After all, even Brother Guo found this vulgar play embarrassing.

Especially since Emperor Jing didn't say a word.

Helpless, Fang Zheng opened his mouth and said: "Everyone, this was actually an accident, let me explain it to you...."

"Good! Well done!!" He had barely spoken when a burst of cheers erupted from the theater.

The sound traveled far, reaching outside the theater.

Emperor Jing and the others' faces turned ashen again.

Well done? How well done could it be?

Fang Zheng's heart also tightened, and an R-rated scene couldn't help but flash in his mind.

After a wave of disgust in his heart, he couldn't help but shiver.

No, no, he was thinking too much, this was a theater, not a brothel.

He would investigate when he got back, and if these grandsons really dared to perform乱演, then he would ban them! He had to ban the acting troupe!

Then find a deserted island and exile these scumbags... They were too damn morally corrupt!

Fang Zheng's mind raced, thinking about how to quibble.

Yang Ying had already moved closer to Sun Sheng and began to recount the scenes in the theater.

Sun Sheng's eyes widened as he listened, greatly shocked!

As a staunch member of the Qingliu faction, he really couldn't imagine that there was such a courtier in the world who could bring the emperor to watch such a low-class play?

The country was going to fall!

Sun Sheng took a step forward: "Your Majesty, this place is extremely chaotic, please move to another location quickly!"

Emperor Jing didn't respond, but instead looked at Wang Erzhu on the side.

Earlier, Wang Erzhu had heard Yang Ying say the word 'Your Majesty,' but his mind hadn't reacted.

Now that Sun Sheng had said it again, he finally understood something.

For a moment, his whole person looked pale and began to tremble uncontrollably.

The Emperor, really? Was it real?

He had never left Xinzhang County in his life, and even seeing the walls of the capital was an eye-opener.

But Huang, who had been with him for the past few days, was actually the Emperor?

Emperor Jing turned his head and said lightly: "Extremely chaotic? I don't see anyone here except you, where do you want me to move to? Do you think there's something wrong with Pingwan County?"

Sun Sheng felt that Emperor Jing's tone was a little off, but he didn't think much about it, so he said sincerely: "Your Majesty, a thousand pieces of gold do not sit under a dangerous eave. Now, Your Majesty has been bewitched by petty people and ventured to Pingwan County."

"Since I entered this place, I have found merchants everywhere, setting up stalls at will, noisy and earth-shattering, chaotic and disorderly. Moreover, when we brought troops here, the people watched along the street, without any intention of avoiding us, which shows that the customs here are impure, disrespectful to the imperial court, and lack education."

"Therefore, I implore Your Majesty to move to Xinzhang, lest some villains disturb Your Majesty."

Emperor Jing raised an eyebrow and looked at Fang Zheng: "Are you talking about this petty person?"

Fang Zheng: "......."

Was his old father-in-law stirring up trouble here? Saying it was fine, he wasn't being scolded for the first time or second time.

Was he still angry after watching Journey to the West just now?

Sun Sheng never expected that Emperor Jing would speak so bluntly, he looked at Fang Zheng and said: "That's right."

"I have heard that Fang Zheng has been fueling the expansion of commerce in Pingwan County behind the scenes. Now, seeing the chaos in the city, it is enough to show that this policy has failed. I implore Your Majesty to withdraw your holy decree, and the expansion of commerce can be stopped."

Emperor Jing laughed in anger: "Can be stopped, are you all so impatient? Aren't you going to take another look?"

Yang Ying began to give Sun Sheng a look.

Go!

The opportunity should be given to this promising junior, a good opportunity should not be missed.

His life was coming to an end, but he could personally create a righteous official in the court among the Hanlin Academy, which could be considered without regrets!

Sun Sheng clasped his fist and said: "Your Majesty, it concerns the livelihood of the people, and cannot be delayed. Since the mistake has been proven, it should be corrected as soon as possible, which is the best policy."

"Are you asking me to correct my mistake?" Emperor Jing asked.

Sun Sheng mustered his courage and said: "That's right, but I am loyal to the country, expressing my thoughts directly, and I cannot bear to see the government go astray! I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Loyal to the country, expressing his thoughts directly?

Emperor Jing's neck gradually began to turn red, and he waved his hand at Sun Sheng: "Just now, Master Li has told me enough about his experiences in Xinzhang County, praising you highly. It seems that many people think so."

"Come, come closer."

Was His Majesty appreciating him?

Sun Sheng's heart beat faster, and he stepped forward, looking up at Emperor Jing.

As soon as his footsteps were stable, a sudden change occurred!

Emperor Jing raised his right hand high and waved it down!

With a crisp "slap!"

Sun Sheng's eyes flashed with gold stars, he staggered, and then fell to the ground.

This palm was full of strength, Sun Sheng's mouth and nose oozed blood, and his mind was buzzing.

The ministers were shocked!

Li Yansong and the others' brains were blank, and even Fang Zheng felt a little surprised.

Yang Ying screamed: "How can Your Majesty slap a courtier?"

"Shut up!" Emperor Jing threw an icy gaze over.

Yang Ying fell silent and dared not speak anymore...

Mad, His Majesty was bewitched by Fang Zheng!

While speaking, Sun Sheng had already staggered to his feet, looking at Emperor Jing's frosty expression, his whole body instantly felt like he was electrocuted.

Fear, panic, anger, and various other emotions were mixed together.

Sun Sheng gritted his teeth and said: "I have been working hard in my post every day, and now, because I spoke a few words of righteousness, Your Majesty wants to humiliate me? If Your Majesty wants me to die, I have to die, please give me a clear name!"

Emperor Jing sneered: "Well said, you are humiliating yourself! No need to ask me, ask him!"

Wang Erzhu, seeing himself being pointed at, immediately tensed up, at a loss.

"Wang Erzhu, he is Sun Sheng, the magistrate of Xinzhang County, who claims to have outstanding political achievements and loves the people like his own children. Since you are his subject, then tell us, how does this parent official love the people like his own children."

Everyone's eyes turned to Wang Erzhu.

Seeing this rustic person, trembling with fear, they couldn't help but frown.

This person was actually from Xinzhang County?

Seeing that he didn't dare to speak, Fang Zheng stepped forward and reminded him in a low voice: "What are you trembling for! You're shaking out all the bad luck, His Majesty is asking you to speak loudly, tell us all the grievances in your heart, and the imperial court is here to help you solve the problem!"

Wang Erzhu gasped for breath, and mist appeared in his eyes.

The imperial court... the imperial court is here to help me!?